Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Pachycereus (pak-ee-KER-ee-us) Species: schottii (SHOT-ee-eye) Synonym:Cereus schottii Synonym:Lophocereus schottii Synonym:Pilocereus schottii Synonym:Cereus sargentianus Synonym:Lophocereus sargentianus
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color Pale PinkPink White/Near White Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom softwood cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds |